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Topic review: The Mark II was very light but other cameras prevailed

Hey gang, go on over to Rudi's place for a great Mark II( http://www.calkovsky.com ). I have attached his text and pictures. PS: for a real treat, enlarge the picture of that eccentric movement!

Second owner; purchased from Cinevision in New York about 14 years ago. The camera can be used for conventional shooting or Time Lapse/ Stop Motion work with the intervalometer. The main drive gear was replaced and the camera was converted to 16:9 with a new ground glass. The work was done by a professional cine company in Ca. About thirty thousand feet of film was shot since the new gear was installed. FULLY FUNCTIONAL WORKING ORDER! There is a film on vimeo that was shot with this camera - Out Here in the Fields. It's heavy! Packed in huge boxes ready to ship. ALL shipping costs paid by buyer.

DETAILS

R35 MITCHELL MARK II 35MM MOVIE CAMERA, #113MATTE BOX, MAG, CASE.

The accessory package:

Single Frame Motor w/ Norris intervelometer12v Variable Speed motor and additional 110v Variable Speed motor up to 36fpsMagazines - 2- 400' top mount w/ throat, and 3- 400' back mount for hand heldStudio Matte Box w/ rods3 lens turret or single lens hard front - interchangeableGel filter cutter for internal filters w/ filter holdersMatte cutter for inserting 35mm frames into viewing systemTwo bridge plates - one w/follow focus, the other has been modified so it will accommodate the underslung (hand held) mags for normal use, There is also a special high hat for this purpose, included, but it doesn't have rod holders. [END]

King

Hey gang, go on over to Rudi's place for a great Mark II( http://www.calkovsky.com ). I have attached his text and pictures. PS: for a real treat, enlarge the picture of that eccentric movement!

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DETAILS

R35 MITCHELL MARK II 35MM MOVIE CAMERA, #113MATTE BOX, MAG, CASE.

The accessory package:

Single Frame Motor w/ Norris intervelometer12v Variable Speed motor and additional 110v Variable Speed motor up to 36fpsMagazines - 2- 400' top mount w/ throat, and 3- 400' back mount for hand heldStudio Matte Box w/ rods3 lens turret or single lens hard front - interchangeableGel filter cutter for internal filters w/ filter holdersMatte cutter for inserting 35mm frames into viewing systemTwo bridge plates - one w/follow focus, the other has been modified so it will accommodate the underslung (hand held) mags for normal use, There is also a special high hat for this purpose, included, but it doesn't have rod holders. [END]

By 1962 the Mark I as well as the Mitchell R35 had transitioned into the Mitchell Mark II. Later in 1965, the Mark II was replaced with the S35R (Silent 35 Reflex). The R35, early Mark I and S35Rs had 3 lens turrets but later models had a single lens with a "hard front' (1)1. Carlson, Verne and Sylvia; Professional Cameraman's Handbook, 1981 Revised Edition, Amphoto, New York, N.Y.

By 1962 the Mark I as well as the Mitchell R35 had transitioned into the Mitchell Mark II. Later in 1965, the Mark II was replaced with the S35R (Silent 35 Reflex). The R35, early Mark I and S35Rs had 3 lens turrets but later models had a single lens with a "hard front' (1)[size=85]1. Carlson, Verne and Sylvia; Professional Cameraman's Handbook, 1981 Revised Edition, Amphoto, New York, N.Y.[/size]

OK, so you may call me nuts but while looking at the MK II brochure link at this web site, I noticed that on the back page where they list accessories - the power supply was stamped "discontinued" Then I remembered seeing that power supply listed at Cinemagear.com.

Seems to me that Cinemagear has it VASTLY under priced as it went out of production shortly after the MK II was released.

And take a look at the condition - it looks brand new. Wish I had some extra cash on hand but as it don't - So I thought I would pass this steal of a deal to the next forum member. I have uploaded a photo showing the two. You could triple your money on this rig.

King

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OK, so you may call me nuts but while looking at the MK II brochure link at this web site, I noticed that on the back page where they list accessories - the power supply was stamped "discontinued" Then I remembered seeing that power supply listed at Cinemagear.com.

Seems to me that Cinemagear has it VASTLY under priced as it went out of production shortly after the MK II was released.

And take a look at the condition - it looks brand new. Wish I had some extra cash on hand but as it don't - So I thought I would pass this steal of a deal to the next forum member. I have uploaded a photo showing the two. You could triple your money on this rig.

Hello! I've been seeing some recent posts referencing the Mark II and believe it is was of the finest machines Mitchell ever made. It is beyond me why it never became as popular as some of the other hand held 35 mm cameras that were taking the industry by storm in the late 60's. Has anyone here had on the set experience with the Mark II?

I can completely understand why the Mitchell BNCR (refex) had a limited life as it was too little too late and the trend became lighter is better so allow cameramen to run up stairs and so on and place cameras wherever needed. But the Mark II was perfectly light and portable. Was the price point just too high at the time? I've included some pictures of MY favorite camera.

SW

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Hello! I've been seeing some recent posts referencing the Mark II and believe it is was of the finest machines Mitchell ever made. It is beyond me why it never became as popular as some of the other hand held 35 mm cameras that were taking the industry by storm in the late 60's. Has anyone here had on the set experience with the Mark II?

I can completely understand why the Mitchell BNCR (refex) had a limited life as it was too little too late and the trend became lighter is better so allow cameramen to run up stairs and so on and place cameras wherever needed. But the Mark II was perfectly light and portable. Was the price point just too high at the time? I've included some pictures of MY favorite camera.